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Lean logistics with an attitude
November 27, 2006 — As some of you may remember, I wrote an article earlier this year entitled "Maintenance Attitude." In that article, I described how infusing a simple concept and rallying point into our daily routine positively affected everything from our daily statistics to troop morale. Thus far in 2006, both our assigned weapon systems, the KC-10A and the... MORE

21st AMOS, Silver Bullet bring command, control to sky
November 17, 2006 — The 21st Air Mobility Operations Squadron is a dynamic, total force squadron of 36 different Air Force specialties. During its 30-year history, the squadron has evolved into a weapon system of recognized experts in air mobility leadership, strategic and operational planning, command and control, theater mobility support and expeditionary... MORE

McGuire civilian employee vies for public service award
November 17, 2006 — A McGuire civilian employee, Titus Welcome, has been chosen to represent the Air Force to compete for the 2006 Government Employee Insurance Company Military Service Public Service Awards. Mr. Welcome will represent the Air Force in the drug and alcohol abuse prevention category. He's assigned to McGuire as the Drug Demand Reduction Program... MORE

Thanksgiving reflections of the past, for the present
November 17, 2006 — This time of year inspires us to count our blessings and to reflect and celebrate with our family and friends on the most traditional American holiday -- Thanksgiving. Festivals of Thanksgiving in America have been observed as early as the arrival of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Plantation in 1620. One year later, after the first harvest was completed,... MORE

McGuire Native American proclamation
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Col. Bill Spacy, 305th Air Mobility Wing vice commander, signs a proclamation Wednesday officially declaring November as McGuire’s Native American Heritage Month as NAH Committee members Catherine Scott (left), 305th Services Squadron, and Georgia Dupuis, 305th Security Forces Squadron, watch.

Gas mask testing; shelf life now 15 years
November 17, 2006 — After years of extensive engineering studies, the MCU2P series mask now has an implemented shelf life of 15 years because the mask will go into the wear and tear phase over an extended number of years. Due to this new requirement, all gas masks must now be tested to ensure masks are serviceable. "This problem is not only McGuire's problem. It's an... MORE

Celebrate Thanksgiving at McGuire with food, family, friends
November 17, 2006 — Thanksgiving is Thursday, and the holiday season is officially here. For many, this holiday is a time to enjoy food and football with family and friends. Unfortunately, many servicemembers stationed far from home, whether overseas or stateside, are unable to travel to be with their friends and families. For those McGuire Airmen who will be in the... MORE

McGuire Airmen earn CCAF degrees in Fall 06 semester
November 17, 2006 — The following individuals earned their Community College of the Air Force degree in Fall 2006 and were omitted from last week's Airtides' article. 305th Air Mobility Wing Tech. Sgt. Katie Coyle 305th Comptroller Squadron Tech. Sgt. Gambetta St. Clair 305th Mission Support Squadron Senior Airman Latilya Bird Tech. Sgt. Derek Means Tech. Sgt. Steven... MORE

Air Force, Army join forces for physical therapy
November 9, 2006 — The 305th Medical Group Clinic physical therapy department recently joined forces with Fort Dix as part of the base merging efforts currently underway. "This is the first joint physical therapy clinic where Air Force and Army therapists are located under one roof, sharing resources and space, under the concept of the Healthcare System of One," said... MORE

Staff Sgt. Lucinda Rodrigues (far left), 305th MDG physical therapy technician, assists Army Reserve Maj. Mercer Hedgeman, while Joy Hoffman (right), Army Joint Readiness Center physical therapy assistant, works with Army Sgt. Steve Harris, at the 305th MDG physical therapy department Wednesday. The Air Force and Army are currently collocated in the medical clinic here and are working toward providing joint services as McGuire and Fort Dix merge support functions.

Board listens, reacts to communities’ concerns
November 9, 2006 — McGuire's Community Action Information Board is the 305th Air Mobility Wing commander's working group to respond to community needs. Its purpose is to look for opportunities to improve the morale and welfare of active and reserve members, civilian government workers and family members of active duty from all services. "If you have an idea to... MORE